All That's Wildlife — Raccoon Control Services

Home remedies to get rid of raccoons in the attic don't work!

The professionals at ATW can assist you with your raccoon control problem. We will come to your home or business and provide an individual consultation for your unique raccoon removal issue.

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Raccoon Facts:

• Color is Black & Gray (salt & pepper) and many times will have a yellowish tint
• Black mask around its eyes
• Weight will vary:
• males up to 30 pounds
• females average 10-17 pounds
• Breeding takes place in January and February but can be as late as into June
• Gestation is about 60-64 days
• Most litters are born in April and May but some may be born later depending on when the female was bred.
• Only one litter of young is born each year.
• Litters can range from 1 to 6 but typically an average litter size is between 3 and 5.
• Eyes open at 3 weeks of age
• Weaned at 6-8 weeks
• Set off on their own but some may stay with female until following spring
• Will gain access to your home by:
• chimneys
• roof vents
• attic fans
• soffits and fascias
• tearing up roof shingles and making a hole in the roof
• Once inside home they will raise many families
• Damage they will cause once inside home:
• tearing up insulation
• tearing up electrical conduit & wiring
• tearing up plumbing
• urinate & defecate in designated toilet areas, which will seep into the insulation & ceiling drywall causing a strong odor and apparent stains
• urine & feces contamination - POSE HIGH HEALTH RISK!
• Eventually will work their way into the living space of your home.
• If not attended to, it can create financial and health issues.
• Damage outside the home:
• lawns and landscaping by rolling up sod and digging for grubs
• Nocturnal.
• Omnivorous, eats both plant and animal foods.
• Diseases:
  • Rabies, distemper, parvo virus, ocular and nasal viruses, roundworm, hookworm, fleas and ticks.

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